September 02, 2026 Workers who feel ostracized at work are less productive, study shows BY Peter Saalfield Workplace ostracism—the perception of being ignored or excluded by colleagues or supervisors—affects 71% of workers. Extensive evidence shows it contributes to poor job performance and reduces creativity. A new study in Scientific Reports offers a novel explanation for why … Continue reading Workers who feel ostracized at work are less productive, study shows
August 30, 2026 AI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers BY The Conversation Do artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT eliminate jobs, create new ones, or both? There’s a lot of speculation regarding this question, but little solid data in the U.S. to answer it. I’m a sociologist who researches AI, among … Continue reading AI survey on job losses shows surprising wins for some workers
July 31, 2026 American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it BY Pavithra Mohan AI has an optics problem. For years, surveys have shown that public perception of AI is largely negative. When the Pew Research Center polled thousands of U.S. adults in 2024, only 17% of them thought the technology would … Continue reading American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it
July 22, 2026 Knowledge workers judge AI governance BY Tyler Perry For years, brand reputation was built on straightforward outputs: the product worked, the service delivered, and the mission statement said the right things. But, behind the scenes, a sophisticated cohort has quietly moved the goalposts. Data from our latest 2026 Brand Expectations Index reveals that … Continue reading Knowledge workers judge AI governance
July 22, 2026 Workers are interested in creative AI tools. But hardly any are using them BY Ella Chakarian Artificial intelligence is changing how people view creativity in the workplace. While some leaders have touted the technology as improving the creative process at their companies, there are broader concerns about outsourcing the creative process to AI. … Continue reading Workers are interested in creative AI tools. But barely any are using it.
July 15, 2026 Workers could get a 14.5% raise if union membership tripled BY Pavithra Mohan In 2025, the number of American workers represented by a union climbed to 16.5 million, the highest share of unionized workers in 16 years. During an era of declining union membership, this is no small feat. The number of workers … Continue reading If union membership were to triple, workers could get a 14.5% raise
July 06, 2026 The outlook is grim for admin assistant jobs, but these workers are using AI to get ahead BY Associated Press With their numbers already in decline, secretaries and administrative assistants face another growing threat: artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude that can accomplish aspects of their workload with a tap. Employment projection … Continue reading The outlook is grim for admin assistant jobs, but these workers are using AI to get ahead
June 21, 2026 Why most U.S. workers are checked out and bosses are the last to know BY The Conversation Michael Scott, the hapless regional manager at the center of the American version of “The Office” played by Steve Carell, believed he was the world’s best boss. He even had the mug to prove it. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Why most U.S. workers are checked out and bosses are the last to know
May 28, 2026 ‘Skills manifesting’: More workers citing skills they don’t have—but intend to learn—on their résumés BY Erica Lamberg Many people, Gen Zers in particular, have embraced the practice of “manifesting”: essentially, believing that positive thoughts lead to positive things happening in life. Now, it seems some job seekers are applying the same principle to … Continue reading ‘Skills manifesting’: More workers citing skills they don’t have—but intend to learn—on their résumés
May 13, 2026 General Motors is laying off IT workers to hire people who specialize in AI BY Pavithra Mohan Multiple reports this week revealed that General Motors is cutting hundreds of jobs in its IT department—but not with the intent to replace them outright with AI. The layoffs are reportedly impacting about 600 employees, … Continue reading General Motors is laying off IT workers to hire people who specialize in AI
